Why Kooringal High?
Kooringal High School stands as the sole partially selective high school in the Riverina region, with its establishment dating back to 1973. As a large co-educational comprehensive high school, we accommodate approximately 900 students. Notably, the school's diverse student body comprises 16% of First Nations students, 10% from a non-English speaking background, 19% who secured selective enrolment via the NSW State Selective Schools test, and 4% from defence families.
Kooringal High School prides itself on its extensive program offerings designed to cater to students' academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits, whilst fostering a safe and supportive learning environment. The school's facilities boast an impressive Trade Training Centre, industry-standard café, purpose-built Performing Arts Venue (PAV), farm, Clontarf Academy, and a brand-new workout gym titled the 'Crow's Nest,' alongside a gymnasium, multipurpose outdoor courts, two sporting fields, and a newly refurbished library.
To ensure teaching and learning aligns with current pedagogical practices, Kooringal High School's staff have undergone post-university studies through UNSW to obtain a Certificate of Gifted Education. Moreover, the school's learning environment encompasses innovative technologies and flexible learning spaces, thereby promoting a conducive learning experience for all students.
Central to Kooringal High School's ethos are its core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence, which underscores its commitment to supporting students to achieve their personal best. This is achieved with the guidance of a robust well-being team that provides wrap-around support, further cementing the school's status as a leading educational facility.
Talk to us to find out if Kooringal High School is the right choice for your child's education. Enrol today and join a welcoming community that values learning, growth and success.
Ready to enrol?
We’re excited to welcome your family to our school community! To begin your journey, simply complete our online application form.
How to enrol
Every child has the right to access quality public education in their local community. If you live in our local intake area, start your journey to join our vibrant school community today. Follow these key steps:
- Check your eligibility: use School Finder to confirm if your address is within our local intake area.
- Read: other enrolment details for our school.
- Apply online: complete our online enrolment application.
Visit NSW Department of Education for more information on enrolling in NSW public schools including:
- local intake areas
- non-local enrolments
- additional learning needs
- starting or transitioning to school
- moving schools
- other ways to enrol.
Other enrolment details for our school
Our school might have extra steps for enrolment. Our office staff are here to help, so contact us if you have any questions.
School contributions
In NSW public schools, all financial contributions are voluntary. Every student has full access to the curriculum, regardless of whether contributions are made.
For more information, see Voluntary school contributions on the Department of Education's website.
How to apply for our selective stream
Selective high schools are one of the ways that the department supports high potential and gifted students. These are students who learn faster and more easily than others.
As a partially selective high school, we have both local students in non-selective classes, and students who are placed through the selective high school process. Students in the selective high school stream will typically have classes together for English, mathematics and science.
We offer an equal number of selective high school places for girls and boys. Learn more at Gender parity model.
You can for selective stream entry even if we are outside your local enrolment area. Enrolment is by application only. You can choose up to 3 schools to apply to.
Selective high school – Year 7 entry
Applications now closed for selective high school Year 7 entry in 2027
There is no late application period. If you have a question about your current application, please visit Selective high schools and opportunity classes. You can also send a message to the Selective Education Team in your application dashboard.
Applications usually open in early November (when students are in Year 5) and close in February the next year. Students must also sit a placement test in Year 6.
For more information, check the key dates.
Applications are managed by the department’s Selective Education Team.
Apply online
Residency requirements
To be enrolled in a selective high school:
- you and your child must be living in NSW at the start of the school year
- and your child must be either:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen
- an Australian permanent resident
- hold a visa that allows enrolment – check the list here: Visa subclasses and enrolment conditions.
Steps
- Visit the application website
- Register to start your application
- Verify your email address
- Log in
- Complete all sections of the application
- Select submit
- Student sits the placement test
- Outcomes are released.
Fair access
The department supports high potential and gifted students from all backgrounds to apply. We know that some of these students experience educational disadvantage. To make access fairer, the Equity Placement Model holds up to 20% of places for:
- students from low socio-educational backgrounds
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- students from rural and remote areas
- students with disabilities.
For more information, visit Fair Access.
Selective high school – Year 8 to 11 entry
For entry in Years 8 to 11, you apply directly to our school – usually between June and July. If you wish to apply to multiple schools, you must submit a separate application form for each. The schools must be listed in the same order of preference on each application.
For more information visit Selective high schools – Years 8 to 11 applications.
Late applications
Closing dates for applications are strictly observed. Make sure you submit your application before the closing date. No late applications will be accepted. For more information, check the key dates.
More information
For more information about the placement test, application process and fair access, visit Selective high schools and opportunity classes.
Download our enrolment form
If you don’t want to enrol online, you can download and fill out the enrolment form. Then hand it in at our school's front office.
What makes us a great choice for your child?
Learn about our values, what we offer, and why families trust us to support their child’s learning and growth. See our top programs, student support and what families say about our school.
Visit us before you enrol
Starting a new school is a big step. We're here to help make the transition a smooth and positive experience for every student and their family.
We may offer a school tour, open day, information session or orientation program. These events help you and your child feel prepared for starting school.
Meet our friendly staff, explore our school facilities, and see what makes our school a great place to learn.
Contact us to find out what’s available and how we can support you before your child starts at our school.
Does your child need extra support?
Our learning and support team is here to help. Visit Additional learning support before you complete the enrolment form to learn how we can best support your child.
Why choose us?
Find out what makes our school special and why families choose us.
Travel to our school
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